Thе musician wаѕ discovered in Barbados back in 2003 bу music producer Evan Rogers аnd moved tо Nеw York City in 2005 whеn ѕhе signed a record deal with Dеf Jam аftеr auditioning fоr Jay-Z аnd L.A. Reid.

Hero: The Ministry of Tourism revealed the newly-named street will be unveiled on Barbados Independence Day, November 30 (pictured during the Kadooment Day street party in AugustBajan babe: Rihanna is fiercely proud of her Bajan heritage and has kept strong links with the island, traveling back to see friends and family and attend the annual Kadooment Day party

Talented: Rihanna was the first-ever Barbadian to win a Grammy and still owns a $22million property on the island’s exclusive One Sandy Lane resortRoyal seal of approval: In December 2016, the songstress joined forces with Prince Harry during his 15-day tour of the Caribbean